Vegan-friendly
Chinese
Beer/Wine
Delivery
Take-out
Asian
Taiwanese
Chinese restaurant located above Noodle Kingdom with access via a lift. Has vegetable dishes, stir frys, rice plates, and mock meats. Simple, pleasant decor. Re-opened following renovation, Dec 2016. Note that not all alcohol is confirmed to be vegan-friendly (wine is not vegan friendly. Open Mon-Sun 11:00am-3:00pm, 5:00pm-10:00pm.
120 Reviews
First Review by KingKong
LisaSpykers
Points +6852
Could've been better... - Edit
I'll start with the food. It all tasted pretty good: sweet and sour pork, hedgehog mushrooms, and bao buns, but unfortunately, we both had upset stomachs afterwards. The portion sizes were very small for the amount they cost too (roughly $20 a plate).
Read moreWhile I appreciate they were super busy, it took a very long time to make an order, and the rice didn't come out with the meal, so after several minutes, I need to ask about that too. It was a disorderly and chaotic environment and felt very overpriced for the kind of experience we had.
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mopdecoul
Points +55
Try the sweet and sour pork - Edit
One of the best. Never disappoints. Love going places where you can select anything off the menu
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ambyeats
Points +83
Chaos - Edit
Had heard great things about this place so thought it was a must visit while in Melbourne, but from the second we stepped into this restaurant it was utter chaos. We were seated at a table that was quite literally at the reception area so when guests walked in, they circled around our table. That wouldn’t be so bad if the restaurant had a reservation system beyond recording their bookings on the back of an old envelope (yes, really). For 1.5 hours we listened to group after group walk in, mention their reservation and staff had no knowledge of it. Some bookings were forced to wait for their tables for 30 minutes, but most just chose to leave as there was simply no room left to stand. The poor staff are clearly overwhelmed and run off their feet, which meant our order wasn’t taken for half an hour. All of this could have been overlooked if the food was as good as the hype, but it was bland and overpriced. I’m honestly not the kind of person to normally leave a negative review, but please don’t waste your time here. If I could give 0 stars, I would.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-04-08
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tinybeans
Points +52
Amazing food! - Edit
I've seen some negative reviews here that are soooo different to my experiences coming here so i'll summarise in short points how my experience was!
Read morePositives:
- Absolutely amazing food and beautiful texture
- Kind and polite staff despite being very visibly busy
- So many foods to choose from!!
Neutral:
- I recommend booking a table to make sure you have a seat, it can get very busy during peak hours!
- The staff are very busy especially in peak hour so the food may be delayed but they are trying their best!
Negatives:
- That. Damn. Elevator.
- It definitely can be pricey
- The food portions are sometimes smaller, sometimes bigger
Pros: Absolutely amazing food and beautiful texture, Kind and polite staff despite being very busy, So many foods to choose from!!
Cons: The elevator, It definitely can be pricey, The food portions can be smaller sometimes
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Lyndle
Points +395
Delicious - Edit
Yummy food and lovely staff. Beef and black bean was amazing!
Read morePros: Huge vegan menu, Delicious food , Friendly staff
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Lornaowl
Points +57
Massive menu! - Edit
Really busy but still welcoming. Mind boggling array of choices and excellent food. We had steamed dumplings, Peking Duck and sweet and sour pork
Read morePros: Vegan , Massive number of choices, Friendly
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RM108
Points +67
Pricey, forced to pay cash, not tasty - Edit
While menu is extensive, food options were not tasty despite the high prices and very small unfilling portions. Staff unfriendly and not great service. Makes it particularly awkward when they ask for tips even when dishes are priced highly, which induces you to pay cash instead and makes you query whether this business supports the black economy. However, good to see that there is one Chinese restaurant that doesn't have meat.
Read morePros: Chinese that doesn't have meat
Cons: Forced tipping, Food taste, small portions, high prices, Difficult to access
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Veggielife_1
Points +209
Nothing great - Edit
We stopped at Gong De Lin for dinner. The food was very average considering the steep prices. Customer service was terrible - we weren't even given water and drinking glasses. Staff were a bit rude and gave preference to those who had booked a table even though the restaurant was empty at the time we were there. Had to wait a long time for the food to arrive while those with bookings who arrived and were seated after us were got their meals earlier. Wouldn't visit here again.
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JanisShoesmith
Points +135
Great find - Edit
Great vegan Chinese food. My non vegan friends enjoyed the food too. The staff are friendly. The restaurant is up a floor of a building that you could miss and only reached by a small lift. Have been a few times and have not been disappointed.
Read moreJust a bit pricey
Pros: Great food, Friendly staff
Cons: A little pricey
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RachaelBlyth
Points +213
Worth a try - Edit
Was looking for vegan options in Melbourne and came across this on Happy Cow. Definitely glad we tried it as it was interesting to try all the mock meats and a lot of traditional Chinese items you can’t often get vegan!
Read moreThe food was not bad. The only issues was our special fried rice was burnt and the lemon chicken was a bit on the soggy side. Overall definitely worth a try for the novelty, but didn’t really blow my socks off if I’m honest.
This was during a huge Covid surge in Melbs though so unsure if all their normal cooks and staff were there?
It was a bit more on the pricey side for what we got.
Pros: Huge menu, Lovely staff
Cons: A little more expensive than we thought , Burnt fried rice
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Snailwhisperer
Points +1065
Huge variety - Edit
Spoilt for choice here, there so much variety on the menu, with dishes separated nicely into sections like a regular menu (mock meat, seafood, mushroom etc)
Read moreThe sweet and sour pork was tasty, I would have liked a little more veg with it. My partner thoroughly enjoyed the sizzling beef in pepper sauce.
My only faulting feedback was the vegetable fried rice was very bland.
Nice enough atmosphere, cozy and casual feel. Very well priced menu.
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AbbyMcNeill
Points +127
Hidden Vegan Gem - Edit
Fully vegan but labels vegetarian as some of the wines are not vegan.. food was amazing! Loved the sweet & sour pork!
Read morePros: Cheap, So many choices
Cons: Busy!! Small space
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E2VSImmigration
Points +23
Great Environment - Edit
I've been there last week and this is very special place for me. I come here every weekend for enjoy with family or friends
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san7iagonp
Points +172
Awesome Chinese food - Edit
Loved the food. Very friendly service
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YohanⓋ
Points +5666
Hit and miss, but improving! - Edit
Sometimes the food here is tasty, depending on what I order. The dishes I have ordered in the past have looked quite different from the menu pictures and have been pretty bland. The pancake is sometimes amazing and so times quite plain and lacking salt and flavour. The wines are currently not vegan but I asked them to try and source some and the lady said she would. Friendly staff
Read moreUpdate 29/11/2020 - We really enjoyed our food today. Very tasty, another star added!
Updated from previous review on 2020-11-29
Pros: Fully vegan apart from the wines. , Large variety of food. , Staff are friendly
Cons: Sometimes tasty but mostly not so much. , A little on the pricey side
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KatherineLat
Points +546
Good food, but staff could be nicer - Edit
The food here was good. I loved my meal (rice noodles) although some of my omni friends were less convinced by the mock meat. The interior area wasn’t so nice but we got a booth near the window which I would definitely recommend, it was lovely looking out in the city. Meals were all really well-priced too. Main issue was with staff at the end - we felt quite pressured by the woman to leave a tip, and when we didn’t the staff were suddenly a lot less friendly. It was a really disappointing experience for me because all my friends had been happy there until that happened, and it’s not often they all agree to try somewhere vegan with me. I would probably return again but only because there aren’t any other vegan options that nearby.
Read morePros: Tasty food, Good prices, Nice window booth seats
Cons: Felt pressured to tip, Staff no longer friendly after no tip given
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johneleh
Points +244
Lunchtime delicious! - Edit
Entirely vegan menu with pages and pages to select from. Upstairs 3rd level (lift access) with booths and tables.
Read moreFood was delicious, service was great and prices very reasonable.
Pros: Entirely vegan menu
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gypsy_soulⓋ
Points +1654
Great menu range and tasty food - Edit
This is my second visit and I really enjoyed everything I ordered. I particularly love the crispy vegetable pancake as a starter and the noodle dishes are pretty tasty
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2020-11-29
Pros: Tasty food, Well priced, Great menu range
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tammikest
Points +40
One of the best for Vegan Chinese - Edit
Love this place! Very cute setting and all the food is delicious. Try the spicy tofu clay pot, and the seafood one! Can’t go past the Peking duck pancakes as well!
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AnnyNy
Points +749
Great food - Edit
Super tasty. Crazy many options. Maybe even too many. Lovely staff. Fair prices
Read morePros: Tasty, Staff
Cons: Hard to choose, too many options
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JadeFlorenceMulvaney
Points +104
Amazing! No onion or garlic! Perfect for us - Edit
We eat Buddhist or an chay usually so no onion or nightshades and here they have that option as well as being delicious and vegan. Love their pineapple pork and their dumplings. Great for huge gatherings which we’ve had as they do large tables and the food is quick!
Read morePros: The food, No onion or garlic, Fast service and food
Cons: Nothing! Everything was excellent
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PaulBroersen
Points +50
Love this place - Edit
I have been here a few times and I always leave satisfied. I usually don't stray far from my favourite dishes, including the sizzling black pepper beef and sweet and sour pork. The black pepper beef is so good!
Read morePros: Loads of options, Delicious food
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MargaBouten
Points +178
So much choice - Edit
Delicious vegan food my only problem is I order and eat way too much
Read morePros: All vegan , SO MANY CHOICES , Fast service
Cons: None
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AbdullahAzhar
Points +59
Favourite - Edit
Absolutely amazing restaurant, the owner is ridiculously nice, the staff are also friendly, they especially treat activists amazingly well. The food is also incredible, any non vegan I’ve brought here are always amazed and the prices for the food is also really good. I recommend the Veg chicken curry with rice or the hot pot with rice on the side if you have an especially big appetite.
Read morePros: Fully vegan, Absolutely delicious , The most amazing staff
Cons: Sometimes too crowded, everyone wants to eat here
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BennyTheVeganEgg
Points +194
Great Chinese restaurant - Edit
It's a very nice restaurant where you can try vegan versions of so many weird things, like sea cucumbers or shark fin soup.
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Quinniemay
Points +99
Huge meals for an awesome price - Edit
I couldn't believe I walked past this place for months and never knew it was here! The menu is extensive with so much to choose from and the meals are huge! I definitely ordered too much the first time I went but everything was delicious!
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l0vec0urtney
Points +485
Delicious All-vegan Food!!! - Edit
I was lucky enough to get taken to Gong De Lin on my birthday and WOW it was amazing!!
Read moreThe service was good, the menu was huge with lots of options both vegetable dishes and mock meat dishes.
We opted for the ‘hot and spicy chick’n’ dish, salt n pepper ‘squid’ and the duck pancakes. All were absolutely amazing. I would definitely go again and highly recommend.
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